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Illinois academics relieved after Trump administration restores legal status of some international students
The announcement came after scores of international students around the U.S. filed court challenges, government lawyers said Friday.
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Editorial: May we hear no more from Highland Park gunman Robert Crimo III
May Highland Park never have to hear the name of gunman Robert Crimo III again.
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Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins lists Vernon Hills home for $785,000
Jenkins paid paid $570,000 in 2021 for the house, which is located in the Centennial Crossing area, close to Vernon Hills' Metra depot.
Entertainment
DuPage youth jazz ensemble to compete at Lincoln Center in New York
The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will participate in the 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival at Lincoln Center.
Sports
Steve McMichael’s journey: Few squeezed more out of their days than the larger-than-life Chicago Bears great
Anyone who spent even five minutes with Steve McMichael knew he would have kept life’s party going forever — an endless supply of laughter and revelry.
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Politics
Chicago school board still interfering in outgoing CEO’s duties, Pedro Martinez claims in court filing
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez is alleging board members are continuing to usurp...
Education
Indiana passes $44 billion budget in final vote of 2025 session
Indiana’s $44 billion two-year budget was approved late Thursday night by both chambers of the...
Environment
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving...
Crime and Public Safety
Boy, 16, charged in deadly Gary shootout after ankle monitor put him there
Marcus Williams went to a younger relative’s home around 5:30 p.m. April 18 – or...
Investigations
Trump’s love affair with dirty coal can’t compete with market realities
Executive orders unlikely to help coal, once a dominant sector of the economy but now...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be...
Movies
Review: ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a rich, intense fairy tale with a human touch
Blending story elements from 1980s titles like "Gremlins" with a persuasive fantasy texture, this sweet...
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‘Étoile’ review: A dance of egos, hookups and ballet backstage drama — and it’s funny!
In the latest from Amy Sherman-Palladino, New York and Paris ballet companies swap dancers.
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An offseason spent in weight room continues to pay off for Plano’s Jason Phillips. ‘Honestly my biggest focus.’
Junior shortstop Jason Phillips paces Plano to a 9-3 win at Somonauk with three singles,...
History
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Bears’ mostly obscure No. 10 picks in the NFL draft
This will be the 9th time — barring a trade — the Chicago Bears have owned...
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